Big Daddy Kane Veteranz Day CD

One of the pioneers of hip-hop, Big Daddy Kane, returns to the scene with VETERANZ DAY. He gives props to the contemporary state of hip-hop, but Kane knows where it all came from. "Entaprizin'" is one of Kane's slickest lyrical creations ever. In it, Big Daddy shouts out to current hip-hoppers, one by one, all the while calling for artists to unite.

Produced mostly by Kane and free from numerous guest spots, VETERANZ DAY is mostly about Kane's belief that not only is his place secure in the hip-hop Hall Of Fame, but that he's still a relevant player on the MC scene. Other tracks to check for are "Uncut, Pure," produced by Easy Mo Bee, "La La Land," and "Terra N Ya Era."

Engineers includes: Eric Lynch, Peter Jorge, Nat Foster.

Photographer: George DuBose.

Personnel: Big Daddy Kane, Sha-Queen, A.B. Money (rap vocals, keyboards); Alan Cohen (guitar, bass); Eddie Walton (keyboards, bass); Sirmone Frink (keyboards); Shaneo Delano, Philthy Dred, Felicia Price, Rappin Is Fundamental, Mike Ransom, Kelly German, Baldhead Buchanon (background vocals).

Producers: Easy Mo Bee, Big Daddy Kane, DJ III, L.G.

Spin (3/98, pp.130-131) - 6 (out of 10) - "...this comeback is more L.L. Cool J than Run-D.M.C.--no strained, with-it gestures or geriatric demands for respect. There's the odd Wu or Dre tinge and an Internet sex metaphor for the kiddies, but the real attraction is essence of 1988--clean beats and wonder of self....This is hip-hop Shan Na Na--satisfying, nostalgic, safe..."
Rap Pages (1/98, p.98) - Solid Material - "...Kane reverts to his original style, unleashing multiple-couplet braggadocio rooted in the dozens, zealous punchlines and flows that go on like the Mississippi..."